Make the McKenzie Connection!

Articles from the July 16, 2012 edition


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  • Whitewater Boating

    Jul 16, 2012

    Boating the McKenzie River The headwaters of the McKenzie River begin with the Great Springs at Clear Lake, about 18 miles east of McKenzie Bridge. The navigable reach of the river begins at Olallie Boat Launch, located east of McKenzie Bridge at Olallie Campground. Marten rapids Link to Boating Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam Several campgrounds that include day use picnic areas are located along the river corridor. The 26.5-mile long McKenzie River National Recreation Trail closely follows the river. Sanitation facilities are located at...

  • Fishing

    Jul 16, 2012

    Fishing in the McKenzie River area Hatchery Trout All hatchery rainbow trout released into the McKenzie River are marked with an adipose fin clip and anglers must release all non fin-clipped (wild) trout in the mainstem river. The lower 11 miles of the McKenzie River below the Hayden Bridge - and the McKenzie River upstream from Forest Glen Boat Ramp at Blue River - are restricted to angling with lures and flies only, and all trout must be released. Native Trout Native rainbow, often called “McKenzie redsides,” occur in the mainstem McK...

  • Parks & Recreation

    Jul 16, 2012

    Aaron & Marie Jones Track & Field Agency: McKenzie Community Track & Field Water: Yes. Showers: No. Toilets: No. Water Sports: No. Picnic Tables: No. Fishing: No. Tent Sites: No. Hiking: Yes. Trailer/Tent Sites: No. Hunting: No. Boat Ramp: No. Disabled Access: Yes. Location: Approximately 1/4 miles east of McKenzie Schools in Finn Rock. Ben & Kay Dorris Park Agency: Lane County Parks Water: Yes. Showers: No. Toilets: Yes. Water Sports: No. Picnic Tables: 27 Fishing: Yes. Tent Sites: No. Hiking: Yes. Trailer/Tent Sites: No. Hunting: No. Boat...

  • Winter Recreation

    Jul 16, 2012

    McKenzie River area winter recreation Hoodoo Ski Area On the crest of Santiam Pass on Highway 20, Hoodoo Ski Area is the oldest ski area in the Central Cascades. With a full service lodge and five chairlifts, Hoodoo Ski Area is a place for the whole family. Little Nash Sno-Park Little Nash Trail Difficulty: Easiest, Length: Round trip 1.4 miles, Type: Ski trail. Santiam Airstrip Trail Difficulty: Easiest/More Difficult, Length: Each way 7.3 miles, Type: Snowmobile trail. Potato Hill Sno-Park Hash Brown Loop Difficulty: Easiest/More Difficult,...

  • Advertising With McKenzie River Reflections

    Jul 16, 2012

    There are many advantages to advertising with us . . . Having a business established along the McKenzie River is not the only reason to advertise with us. The McKenzie River is home to more than 7,000 family members - that is a large customer base to miss; and, our web-based viewers span the globe. The printed version of our newspaper serves the eastern portion of Lane County - from the edge of the Eugene/Springfield metro area to the Santiam Pass. McKenzie River Reflections has a readership of more than 1,800 weekly (2.4 per issue based on...

  • Other Publications Advertising

    Jul 16, 2012

    People today will acquire information through a multitude of media - ranging from print to online, or from blogs to social media portals. In order to capture the attention of these active, engaged prospects, McKenzie River Reflections has realigned its marketing products to adapt to consumers’ shifting media habits. COMBINE YOUR MARKETING MESSAGE BY MAKING THE MCKENZIE CONNECTION Front page of McKenzie River Reflections The Informed Reader … McKenzie River Reflections newspaper • The only newspaper devoted to Oregon’s McKenzie Riv...

  • Campgrounds

    Jul 16, 2012

    McKenzie River Area Camping Group Camping Family gatherings or other group events of up to 100 people can be accommodated by US Forest Service group areas. Most provide just the basic amenities of restrooms, picnic tables and fire grates. Some group areas are located within a larger campground setting and others areas include the entire campground. Most are available for reservation, visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. Hard Rock Group Campground Horse Creek Group Campsite Red Diamond Group Campsite Roaring River Group Campground...

  • Scenic Byways

    Jul 16, 2012

    McKenzie/Santiam Pass Scenic Byway sign McKenzie Pass/Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway The Byway follows the path of an 1860’s wagon route. On the west side of the Cascades, visitors will encounter lush Douglas-fir and red cedar forests; on the drier east side, lodgepole pines predominate. In the Fall, lava fields adjoin snowfields, providing a stark black and white contrast. This Byway boasts the highest concentration of snowcapped volcanoes (and associated glaciers) in the lower 48 states. Broken Top Mountain, Mount Washington and The Three...

  • News Stand Locations

    Jul 16, 2012

    Mather’s Market – Cedar Flat, Aunt Ding’s Restaurant – Walterville, Ray’s Market – Walterville, Leaburg Country Store, Ike’s Lakeside Pizza - Leaburg, Vida Community Market, Vida Café, Meyer’s General Store - Blue River, Harbick’s Country Store – Rainbow, and McKenzie Bridge Store....

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